if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

/**
 * Register Site Settings Controls.
 */

add_action( 'elementor/init', 'hello_elementor_settings_init' );

function hello_elementor_settings_init() {
	if ( ! hello_header_footer_experiment_active() ) {
		return;
	}

	require 'settings/settings-header.php';
	require 'settings/settings-footer.php';

	add_action( 'elementor/kit/register_tabs', function( \Elementor\Core\Kits\Documents\Kit $kit ) {
		if ( ! hello_elementor_display_header_footer() ) {
			return;
		}

		$kit->register_tab( 'hello-settings-header', HelloElementor\Includes\Settings\Settings_Header::class );
		$kit->register_tab( 'hello-settings-footer', HelloElementor\Includes\Settings\Settings_Footer::class );
	}, 1, 40 );
}

/**
 * Helper function to return a setting.
 *
 * Saves 2 lines to get kit, then get setting. Also caches the kit and setting.
 *
 * @param  string $setting_id
 * @return string|array same as the Elementor internal function does.
 */
function hello_elementor_get_setting( $setting_id ) {
	global $hello_elementor_settings;

	$return = '';

	if ( ! isset( $hello_elementor_settings['kit_settings'] ) ) {
		$kit = \Elementor\Plugin::$instance->kits_manager->get_active_kit();
		$hello_elementor_settings['kit_settings'] = $kit->get_settings();
	}

	if ( isset( $hello_elementor_settings['kit_settings'][ $setting_id ] ) ) {
		$return = $hello_elementor_settings['kit_settings'][ $setting_id ];
	}

	return apply_filters( 'hello_elementor_' . $setting_id, $return );
}

/**
 * Helper function to show/hide elements
 *
 * This works with switches, if the setting ID that has been passed is toggled on, we'll return show, otherwise we'll return hide
 *
 * @param  string $setting_id
 * @return string|array same as the Elementor internal function does.
 */
function hello_show_or_hide( $setting_id ) {
	return ( 'yes' === hello_elementor_get_setting( $setting_id ) ? 'show' : 'hide' );
}

/**
 * Helper function to translate the header layout setting into a class name.
 *
 * @return string
 */
function hello_get_header_layout_class() {
	$layout_classes = [];

	$header_layout = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_layout' );
	if ( 'inverted' === $header_layout ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'header-inverted';
	} elseif ( 'stacked' === $header_layout ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'header-stacked';
	}

	$header_width = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_width' );
	if ( 'full-width' === $header_width ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'header-full-width';
	}

	$header_menu_dropdown = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_menu_dropdown' );
	if ( 'tablet' === $header_menu_dropdown ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'menu-dropdown-tablet';
	} elseif ( 'mobile' === $header_menu_dropdown ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'menu-dropdown-mobile';
	} elseif ( 'none' === $header_menu_dropdown ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'menu-dropdown-none';
	}

	$hello_header_menu_layout = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_menu_layout' );
	if ( 'dropdown' === $hello_header_menu_layout ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'menu-layout-dropdown';
	}

	return implode( ' ', $layout_classes );
}

/**
 * Helper function to translate the footer layout setting into a class name.
 *
 * @return string
 */
function hello_get_footer_layout_class() {
	$footer_layout = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_layout' );

	$layout_classes = [];

	if ( 'inverted' === $footer_layout ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'footer-inverted';
	} elseif ( 'stacked' === $footer_layout ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'footer-stacked';
	}

	$footer_width = hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_width' );

	if ( 'full-width' === $footer_width ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'footer-full-width';
	}

	if ( hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_copyright_display' ) && '' !== hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_copyright_text' ) ) {
		$layout_classes[] = 'footer-has-copyright';
	}

	return implode( ' ', $layout_classes );
}

add_action( 'elementor/editor/after_enqueue_scripts', function() {
	if ( ! hello_header_footer_experiment_active() ) {
		return;
	}

	$suffix = defined( 'SCRIPT_DEBUG' ) && SCRIPT_DEBUG ? '' : '.min';

	wp_enqueue_script(
		'hello-theme-editor',
		get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/js/hello-editor' . $suffix . '.js',
		[ 'jquery', 'elementor-editor' ],
		HELLO_ELEMENTOR_VERSION,
		true
	);

	wp_enqueue_style(
		'hello-editor',
		get_template_directory_uri() . '/editor' . $suffix . '.css',
		[],
		HELLO_ELEMENTOR_VERSION
	);
} );

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', function() {
	if ( ! hello_elementor_display_header_footer() ) {
		return;
	}

	if ( ! hello_header_footer_experiment_active() ) {
		return;
	}

	$suffix = defined( 'SCRIPT_DEBUG' ) && SCRIPT_DEBUG ? '' : '.min';

	wp_enqueue_script(
		'hello-theme-frontend',
		get_template_directory_uri() . '/assets/js/hello-frontend' . $suffix . '.js',
		[],
		HELLO_ELEMENTOR_VERSION,
		true
	);

	\Elementor\Plugin::$instance->kits_manager->frontend_before_enqueue_styles();
} );


/**
 * Helper function to decide whether to output the header template.
 *
 * @return bool
 */
function hello_get_header_display() {
	$is_editor = isset( $_GET['elementor-preview'] );

	return (
		$is_editor
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_logo_display' )
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_tagline_display' )
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_header_menu_display' )
	);
}

/**
 * Helper function to decide whether to output the footer template.
 *
 * @return bool
 */
function hello_get_footer_display() {
	$is_editor = isset( $_GET['elementor-preview'] );

	return (
		$is_editor
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_logo_display' )
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_tagline_display' )
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_menu_display' )
		|| hello_elementor_get_setting( 'hello_footer_copyright_display' )
	);
}

/**
 * Add Hello Elementor theme Header & Footer to Experiments.
 */
add_action( 'elementor/experiments/default-features-registered', function( \Elementor\Core\Experiments\Manager $experiments_manager ) {
	$experiments_manager->add_feature( [
		'name' => 'hello-theme-header-footer',
		'title' => esc_html__( 'Hello Theme Header & Footer', 'hello-elementor' ),
		'description' => sprintf(
			'%1$s <a href="%2$s" target="_blank">%3$s</a>',
			esc_html__( 'Customize and style the builtin Hello Theme’s cross-site header & footer from the Elementor "Site Settings" panel.', 'hello-elementor' ),
			'https://go.elementor.com/wp-dash-header-footer',
			esc_html__( 'Learn More', 'hello-elementor' )
		),
		'release_status' => $experiments_manager::RELEASE_STATUS_STABLE,
		'new_site' => [
			'minimum_installation_version' => '3.3.0',
			'default_active' => $experiments_manager::STATE_ACTIVE,
		],
	] );
} );

/**
 * Helper function to check if Header & Footer Experiment is Active/Inactive
 */
function hello_header_footer_experiment_active() {
	// If Elementor is not active, return false
	if ( ! did_action( 'elementor/loaded' ) ) {
		return false;
	}
	// Backwards compat.
	if ( ! method_exists( \Elementor\Plugin::$instance->experiments, 'is_feature_active' ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	return (bool) ( \Elementor\Plugin::$instance->experiments->is_feature_active( 'hello-theme-header-footer' ) );
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			<h1 class="entry-title">Online Gambling in India Legal Status: Betting &#038; Casino Laws</h1>		</header>
	
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		<h2>Online Gambling in India Legal Status (Online Betting &amp; Casino Laws)</h2>
<p>I’ve dug through India’s shifting online gambling rules. <mark>Publicly, no nationwide “online betting” law exists yet.</mark> States vary, so “online casino India real money” legality depends on where you are and which provider. </p>
<h2>Is Online Betting Legal in Karnataka? Current Rules and Practical Guidance</h2>
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<li>Check the app’s address + state targeting; block imports if it says “Karnataka players welcome.”</li>
<li>Use only licensed operators with KYC and responsible-gambling tools.</li>
<li>Keep deposits under ₹5,000/month; I’ve seen accounts flagged after chargebacks.</li>
<li>Avoid “cricket odds” promos; they’re often tied to offshore routing.</li>
<li>Read the terms for “betting location” wording, not your residence.</li>
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<p><mark>Karnataka has no clear, nationwide yes-or-no for online betting.</mark> If you want <a href="https://indiacasino-today.com/">best online casino India</a> coverage, start by understanding online betting Karnataka legal rules and how platforms handle verification; I’ve tested a few apps on VPN once, and bans can be sudden.</p>
<h2>Is Cricket Betting Legal in India? Legal Status of Cricket Wagering</h2>
<p>I’ve checked the same question while placing friend-group bets during IPL. <mark>Cricket betting legality is state-by-state, with “no nationwide green light.”</mark></p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://indiacasino-today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/crazyx.jpg" alt="Best online casino sites for India" width="500px"/></p>
<h2>Is Online Cricket Betting Legal in India? What Players Should Check First</h2>
<p>I tried a cricket odds site twice; the app kept changing “supported states.” <mark>Check operator licensing + your state rules before you deposit.</mark> Screenshot the allowed states screen, then confirm KYC details.</p>
<h2>Gambling Is Legal in India vs Legal Gambling in India: Key Differences Explained</h2>
<p><mark>“Gambling is legal in India” doesn’t mean every online bet is legal.</mark> I learned that after a friend’s ₹3,000 deposit stuck during dispute. Legal gambling is about licensing, location rules, and game type. </p>
<blockquote><p>Legal or not isn’t about your intent—it’s about licensing, location targeting, and what the site actually offers in your state.</p></blockquote>
<h2>Online Casino in India Real Money—Legality, Types of Games, and Compliance Checks</h2>
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<li>Choose online casino India sites that show provider licensing + clear game lists.</li>
<li>Turn on KYC before first deposit; expect PAN/Aadhaar in many real money online casino India apps.</li>
<li>Prefer withdrawals to UPI/IMPS, not “crypto only,” after I saw delays.</li>
<li>Set a weekly loss limit; I use ₹10,000 max on first month tests.</li>
<li>Skip “instant withdrawal” claims; verify timelines in the cashier FAQ.</li>
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<p><mark>Real money online casino India legality hinges on state rules and operator licensing.</mark> I’ve tested three lobbies; live dealer fees were higher, but RTP labeling mattered. </p>
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<h2>Online Casino Games India: India Real Money Games (Slots, Live Casino, and More)</h2>
<p>I like mixing slots with live dealer so I’m not just staring at one mechanic. <mark>Slots are usually fastest to test for pacing and withdrawal reliability.</mark></p>
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<td>₹200–₹2,000</td>
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<td>dealer stream + limits</td>
<td>₹500–₹5,000</td>
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<td>rules set (dealer hits/stands)</td>
<td>₹300–₹3,000</td>
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<td>₹500–₹4,000</td>
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<h2>Why Casino Is Legal in Goa: Goa Casino Legality and Real Money Gaming Context</h2>
<p>When I was in Goa, I noticed casino branding at places like Deltin Royale and casinos tied to local frameworks. <mark>Goa is the clearest real-money gambling pocket because it operates under local casino licensing.</mark></p>
<h2>Online Casino India vs Online Betting in India—Where Legal Options Differ (Comparison Table)</h2>
<p>I’ve learned the hard way that “same umbrella” doesn’t apply: roulette lobbies behave differently from sportsbooks. <mark>Online betting legality is usually tighter than many real-money casino formats, depending on operator + state.</mark></p>
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<h3 itemprop="name">Is online betting legal in India nationwide?</h3>
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<p itemprop="text">No nationwide green light exists for online betting. I’ve seen rules change by state, so always confirm local gambling laws in India for online betting.</p>
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<p itemprop="text">Check that the operator is licensed for your state and review the app’s “supported states” screen. I also recommend strict KYC before any deposit.</p>
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<h3 itemprop="name">Is cricket betting legal in India?</h3>
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<p itemprop="text">Cricket betting legality is state-by-state. I treat “online cricket betting sites legal India” claims as unverified unless the app clearly blocks your location.</p>
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<h3 itemprop="name">Are real money casino apps legal in India?</h3>
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<p itemprop="text">Online casino India real money legality depends on state rules and operator licensing. When I tested withdrawals, the cashier details and KYC requirements were the biggest reality checks.</p>
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<h3 itemprop="name">Why do casinos feel more straightforward in Goa?</h3>
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<p itemprop="text">Goa is the clearer licensing pocket, so casino legality in Goa is easier to spot. That’s why I’m more comfortable with local real-money gaming there than offshore-style options.</p>
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